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Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,710

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,070

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelS80S80S80Explorer
Trim3.2T6V8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,705 $42,045 $49,210 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,383 $39,522 $45,765 $35,268
Dynaudio 650W 12 speakers 1,650 1,650 1,650  
Personal Car Communicator 495 495 495  
Blind spot warning system 695 695 695 595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 495 495 495  
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 2,120  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850 1,850 1,850  
Polished alloy wheels       595
Package 301A       2,250
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Dynaudio 650W 12 speakers 1,419 1,419 1,419  
Personal Car Communicator 426 426 426  
Blind spot warning system 598 598 598 506
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408  
Obstacle detection, rear 426 426 426  
Navigation system 1,823 1,823 1,823  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,548 1,548 1,696
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,591 1,591 1,591  
Polished alloy wheels       506
Package 301A       1,913
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 9,580 9,580 9,580 7,030
Options (change) 8,239 8,239 8,239 5,977
Destination 745 745 745 825
Total Price $49,030 $52,370 $59,535 $45,710
Total Invoice $45,367 $48,506 $54,749 $42,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,328
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelS80S80S80Explorer
Trim3.2T6V8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6281hp I6311hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,030$52,370$59,535$45,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-1,825-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,030$50,670$57,710$41,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,640$8,680$0
Total Invoice$45,367$48,506$54,749$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,678-4,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,367$46,931$53,071$38,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,564$7,704$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelS80S80S80Explorer
Trim3.2T6V8Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Heartbeat monitor$0$0$0 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated front seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$4,675$6,375$6,500$9,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$1,825$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,575-1,678-4,031

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelS80Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.6 in112.6 in
Length191.0 in197.1 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height58.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.980.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S80 3.2

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S80 T6

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S80 V8

Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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